Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has officially earned her first Primetime Emmy Award, adding another milestone to her illustrious career. This win came in the juried category of Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming—a recognition she shares with her talented costume team including Shiona Turini, Erica Rice, Molly Peters, Chelsea Staebell, and Timothy White (source).
The accolade honors her Western-inspired performance, “Beyoncé Bowl,” the Netflix special that captured her Christmas Day halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on December 25, 2024, at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston (source). The show featured the live debut of songs from her country-infused album Cowboy Carter, complete with iconic cowboy hats, fringe outfits, and elaborate thematic touches. Notable appearances included Post Malone, Shaboozey, and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter (source).
As a juried Emmy, the award did not involve traditional nominees; instead, a panel of experts reviewed entries and chose recipients based on merit (source). These technical categories are announced ahead of the main Emmy ceremony, with winners celebrated at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, scheduled for early September 2025 (source).
This Emmy marks a significant turning point in Beyoncé’s awards journey. With 35 Grammy Awards already under her belt, she is now officially halfway to EGOT status—the exclusive achievement of earning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (source). Though she has received numerous Emmy nominations in the past—including for Lemonade and Homecoming—this is her first win (source).
Beyond this triumph, Beyoncé Bowl remains in contention for two additional Emmy categories: Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special, the latter shared with director Alex Rudzinski (source).
With this historic Emmy win, Beyoncé continues to transcend musical boundaries, showcasing her versatility as a creative visionary and solidifying her place not just in music history, but in the halls of television excellence as well.